Clinical Education Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Technology

About the position

The Clinical Education Coordinator advises students, provides quality classroom instruction, and maintains required scholastic records. The coordinator participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, management of the departmental curriculum, course scheduling, and departmental budget. The coordinator seeks continuous improvement of the medical laboratory technology curriculum, instruction, and use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college as well as the Health Services Division and the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
• Schedule and coordinate all Medical Laboratory Technology student clinical assignments
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
• Teach courses as assigned by the Program Director and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
• Submit to the Program Director a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
• Provide instruction for Medical Laboratory Technology courses in the day, evening, or online on any Shelton State campus or instructional site
• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology and medical laboratory technology equipment in instruction
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College's vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
• Assist with program accreditation requirements
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic
• Participate in recruiting for the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
• Serve as a college liaison with the medical laboratory technology care community
• Assist the Program Director with developing and managing the departmental budget in support of institutional goals and mission
• Advise students regarding academic course offerings as assigned
• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
• Seek continuous improvement of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program curriculum, instruction, and resources
• Participate in college events and functions
• Actively participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• Documentation evidencing your current ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
• Three (3) years of full-time clinical experience as a clinical or medical laboratory practitioner

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary medical laboratory technology program
• Experience in developing/teaching courses via distance learning technology
• Experience in course development and in student instruction, supervision, evaluation, guidance, and academic counseling
• Knowledge of state and national accreditation requirements